Tuesday, 1 January 2013

The foundation debate: Series 2

Here is another batch of foundations I have tried and my thoughts on
them, I will list what shade I am, and I am a mac NC20 for reference.

Bourjois
healthy mix serum - 52:

This
is my favourite drugstore foundation so far. First of all it smells amazing and
gives a healthy satin finish to the skin (and by healthy I don't mean full on
oil slick) the coverage is light to medium and shade 52 is a light yellow
undertone which I love. The foundation doesn't last for 16hrs as the product
claims but still has quite a good staying power. The only reason I am still
looking for the perfect foundation is because this foundation does tend to get
shiny throughout the day and the coverage is quite light, a really good
foundation I just get bored easily and want to try new products.

Bourjois
healthy mix - 53:

I adore the smell of this foundation, it reminds me of summer
but the heavy scent is something to bear in mind for people with sensitive skin
although I don't find it unpleasant. This foundation gives light to medium
coverage although the shades are darker than the serum version and the formula
is thicker. This is not a foundation that has good oil control properties
though although the finish is supposedly semi matte.

N07 BB
Cream for oily skin types - fair:

I really
liked this product when I first got it as I found it blurred imperfections and
gave quite good coverage. However in winter the lighter shade is way too orange
and the oil control is not good even though the product is meant for oily skin
I found I had to powder every 2 hours throughout the day.

Revlon
Colourstay - 180 sand beige:

I
love this shade of foundation when first applied it is a light beige with
golden/yellow undertones. The positives about this foundation are:
good colour range, good coverage, long lasting, and quite good oil control as
there are 2 foundations to cater for oily or dry skin types so obviously I got
the one for oily skin. This foundation oxidises quite a bit and I have noticed
that if I put it on in the morning, by the time I get to school it is 2 shades
darker, The smell is quite strong and reminds me of paint which I actually
quite like but I know some people won’t. Although the foundation claims to be
lightweight I find it very heavy and thick and even the finest dusting of
powder makes it cakey. The other concern I have with this product is it breaks
me out, a lot as in cystic bumps which I haven't experienced with any other
foundation and it seems to be just my shade as my friend has the shade 160 buff
and hasn't experienced any problems with it but after trying my shade she had
the same reaction. I use this foundation for going out as it doens't have as much flashback as my Dior skinforever and lasts well with good coverage.